What dedicated means at Cend
- One vehicle for your consignment only
- One driver from collection to delivery
- No depots, no sorting and no transfers
- The quickest route to the drop
- Fixed price agreed before we set off
- Live GPS tracking and proof of delivery
Dedicated versus shared
Most parcel and courier networks are shared. Your item goes in a van with dozens of others, through a depot and on to another van, and arrives when the route allows.
A dedicated courier works differently. The vehicle is booked for your job alone, so it drives straight from your collection address to the drop.
- Speed: no other stops means the drive time is the delivery time.
- Care: your goods are handled twice, once at each end.
- Certainty: you know where the vehicle is and when it will arrive.
- Security: nothing is left in a depot or passed between drivers.
When a dedicated courier is worth it
A shared service is fine for a parcel that can arrive in a day or two. A dedicated courier earns its cost when the item is urgent, valuable, fragile or has a deadline that matters.
If your job can wait until tomorrow, our next day delivery service keeps costs down while staying tracked and signed for.
The right size of vehicle
Dedicated does not mean a big van for a small parcel. We send the smallest vehicle that safely carries your load, from a motorbike or car for documents up to a 7.5-tonne truck for pallets.
See our courier vehicles for sizes and payloads.
Dedicated drivers you can trust
Every Cend driver is DBS-checked and uniformed, and every vehicle is GPS tracked from our Manchester base. You get a signature or photo as proof of delivery within minutes of the drop.
Goods-in-transit insurance is included on every job, and higher cover can be arranged for high-value items when you book.
Dedicated runs across the UK
Every same day job we run is dedicated, whether it is across Manchester or the length of the country. Our same day courier service explains how local jobs run from booking to drop.
For longer journeys, see our same day courier routes for typical drive times.
A dedicated vehicle for the day
Some jobs need a vehicle and driver for more than one drop. One driver can follow a planned route for you, collecting and delivering in the order your day needs.
Our multi drop deliveries page explains how those routes are planned and priced.
What a dedicated job looks like
You call or book online with the addresses and what you are sending. We confirm a fixed price and send the nearest suitable vehicle, which comes straight to you.
Your item is loaded, and the driver heads directly to the delivery address with no stops on the way. You can follow the vehicle and get proof of delivery as soon as it is handed over.
That is all there is to it: one collection, one journey and one delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Is every Cend same day job dedicated?
Yes. Every same day and express job uses a dedicated vehicle that drives straight from collection to delivery.
Does a dedicated courier cost more than a parcel service?
Usually, because the vehicle is yours for the journey. For urgent, valuable or fragile items, the speed and care are worth it.
Will you send a big van for a small item?
No. We send the smallest vehicle that safely carries your load, from a motorbike or car upwards.
Can I book a dedicated driver for several drops?
Yes. One driver can follow a planned route for you, collecting and delivering in the order you need.
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